GSD-2022-1001896 crypto: octeontx2 - remove CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check
Removal of a configuration check in the OcteonTX2 crypto driver may lead to undefined behavior or security issues in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001896?
GSD-2022-1001896 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
crypto: octeontx2 - remove CONFIG_DM_CRYPT check
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.33 by commit e6374086f249295121384bfaa7cdcc8d461146f0, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 6f03f0e8b6c8a82d8e740ff3a87ed407ad423243. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001896?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001896?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001896 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001896 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001896 in the wild and no public exploit code.